The original Gap Year in Israel, gives recent high school graduates, ages 17-19, the opportunity to step out into the world, gain valuable life experience and skills, and begin the transition into independence. Earn up to 30 college credits while learning Hebrew; living with peers from the United States, Israel, Canada, the United Kingdom, and around the world; participating in volunteer activities; and developing a Jewish identity before heading off to college or university.

An alternative residential camping experience located on the suburban campus of Hebrew Theological College in Skokie. Open to boys grade 6th through 11th. The 200 campers and staff represent fifty communities world-wide and offers a world class and very unique experience for boys who are eager to have fun, play sports, make friends, and who have lots of ruach. Mornings are dedicated to Torah study with instruction conducted on several levels regardless of background. Afternoons are league sports and bunk activities. Evenings are trips to best of Chicago's attraction. The four-week camp runs the Month of July. Scholarships are available.

Committed to building a better Jewish community in Chicago, in Israel, and throughout the world. Raises funds for JUF agencies and initiatives, and offers a variety of educational and social events for young adults between ages 22 and 40-ish.

Your Eldercare Consultants have advanced degrees in social work with training in gerontology and can help older adults and their families manage the transitions of aging through a wide array of services including: managing Medicare and private insurance paperwork, planning for the future and use of assets, helping with a move to a new home, bill paying, hiring and supervising home caregivers and reporting regularly on a loved one's well-being.

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Moishe House is a network of peer-based Jewish communities for young adults aged 22-30. Each house is comprised of three to five residents who host five to seven programs per month, covering a wide variety of topics and activities, including Shabbat dinners, camping trips and volunteering.